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- [am-fuh-thee-uh-ter, -theeuh-ter]
- /ˈæm fəˌθi ə tər, -ˌθiə tər/
- /ˈæm.fɪˌθɪə.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-fuh-thee-uh-ter, -theeuh-ter]
- /ˈæm fəˌθi ə tər, -ˌθiə tər/
Definitions of amphitheater word
- countable noun amphitheater An amphitheater is a large open area surrounded by rows of seats sloping upward. Amphitheaters were built mainly in Greek and Roman times for the performance of plays. 3
- noun amphitheater a round or oval building with an open space (arena) surrounded by rising rows of seats 3
- noun amphitheater a scene of conflict, competition, etc.; arena 3
- noun amphitheater a sloping gallery in a theater 3
- noun amphitheater a lecture hall with a sloping gallery, esp. one for observing surgical procedures in a medical school or hospital 3
- noun amphitheater a level place surrounded by rising ground 3
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Origin of amphitheater
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin amphitheātrum < Greek amphithéātron. See amphi-, theater
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Parts of speech for Amphitheater
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amphitheater popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
amphitheater usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amphitheater
noun amphitheater
- auditorium — An auditorium is the part of a theatre or concert hall where the audience sits.
- oval — having the general form, shape, or outline of an egg; egg-shaped.
- coliseum — a large building, such as a stadium or theatre, used for entertainments, sports, etc
- grandstand — the main seating area of a stadium, racetrack, parade route, or the like, usually consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats.
- stadium — a sports arena, usually oval or horseshoe-shaped, with tiers of seats for spectators.
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